Visually stunning, but short on story, Hellboy II left me wanting more than just spectacle. The creatures are fabulous. (Above is a rendering of the “tooth fairies.”) The Troll Market is the Star Wars canteen scene advanced thirty years later. I probably enjoyed the humour more than the suspense, which was lacking. I’m sure this will be up for some debate, but the Barry Manilow sing-along is a classic; like a DVD outtake which made it into the final film. See it on the big screen for the effects and the creatures, but consider it a warm-up for Del Toro’s take on The Hobbit. Can’t wait for that.

I am off to the Giant’s Causeway in two weeks. I’ll let you know if I come across the remnants of the Golden Army.